GOOD HEALTH: Jan. 6

McLaren Oakland was awarded Primary Stroke Certification from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, an independent, accreditation organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It earned this distinction after HFAP conducted an extensive and objective review of McLaren Oakland ER/Trauma's quality and safety standards.

"McLaren Oakland clearly demonstrates a commitment to quality patient care," said Michael Zarski, CEO of HFAP. "We base our decision on federal standards, as well as recognized national standards for patient safety, quality improvement, and environmental safety. McLaren Oakland met or exceeded standards in every case."

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"As evidenced in Oakland County statistics, it is critical that we have a certified stroke center to care for patients presented to our Emergency Center," stated Dr. Tressa Gardner, Director of EMS at McLaren Oakland.

"We continue to work hard to make sure that we can be there for our community that we serve. This certification will help by expediting care to patients suffering a stroke."

The HFAP is a non-profit, nationally recognized accreditation organization. It has been accrediting healthcare facilities for more than 60 years and under Medicare since its inception. Its mission is to advance high quality patient care and safety through objective application of recognized standards. Its accreditation is recognized by the federal government, state governments, managed care organizations, and insurance companies. For more information, go to www.hfap.org.

Disability network expert to talk about guardianship

The Disability Network of Oakland & Macomb will host a guest speaker to talk about guardianship from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 17. Speaker Traci Comer, Circle of Support - Guardianship at ARC Services of Macomb, will talk about alternatives to guardianship and guardianship as provided by the Michigan Mental Health Code for individuals with developmental disabilities. She will also provide information concerning the Estates and Protected Individuals Code, but the focus of her talk will be about circles of support and alternatives to guardianship. Please RSVP to Disability Network Oakland & Macomb at 586-268-4160 or info@dnom.org to reserve a seat.

NOVI

Alzheimer's is topic of psychiatrist talk

On Jan. 28, Dr. Gary Small, professor of Psychiatry and Aging and director of the UCLA Longevity Center at UCLA, will be visiting Fox Run retirement community to provide a free one-hour presentation regarding his revised paperback edition of The Alzheimer's Prevention Program: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life. The presentation will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 28 in Fox Run's Performing Arts Center. To reserve your free ticket, please call 248-668-8634. Books can be purchased with cash, check or credit card. Refreshments will be served after the presentation. Fox Run is located at 41000 13 Mile Road, Novi,

OAKLAND COUNTY

Pizza company donates aquarium to children's hospital

A 750-gallon aquarium was given to the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation by Little Caesars Pizza. The aquarium features 16 varieties of fish, including Angel, Butterfly and Clown, that will swim among the school of 60 fish in this one of-a-kind tank that will serve as a healing piece of living art for patients, families and staff at DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan. The tank, shaped like a treasure chest and full of gold coins, Little Caesars Pizza and Crazy Bread replicas, and other booty, represents the happiness the fish have brought to the hospital.

"I receive emails every day from patients, their families, even our employees, asking about the fish and the fish tank," says Herman Gray, M.D., president of the Children's Hospital of Michigan. "These fish have become a source of such joy for everyone who sees them. We are grateful to Little Caesars Pizza for giving our patients and their families a chance to simply watch the fish, not knowing the fish may be healing their spirits."

Little Caesars Pizza donated the custom aquarium to the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation to benefit patients at DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan with the help of the hit Animal Planet TV show, Tanked -- a reality show that follows two high-end aquarium builders who run a family business in Las Vegas called Acrylic Tank Manufacturing.

FARMINGTON HILLS

Hospital to teach how to make good food selections

Learn how to make healthier food choices with Botsford Hospital's registered dieticians and the chef of Busch's Fresh Food Market. These tips can help you succeed at losing weight and ensure that your meals are still delicious and nutritious. The event will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 10. Cost $5, ticket includes a $5 Busch's coupon. Event held at Busch's located at 24445 Drake Road in Farmington Hills. Register at Busch's Guest Services counter or call 248-427-7400. Seating is limited.

ROCHESTER HILLS

Physicians to discuss plastic surgery

Dr. Ellen Janetzke will discuss plastic surgery options after weight-loss surgery between 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Beaumont Weight Control Center, 1555 E. South Blvd., Rochester Hills. Janetzke will hold a second session on the same subject from 6-7 p.m. on Jan. 9. Registration is not required. Call 248-655-5900 for more information.